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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.69, 10,373.52 and 1,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.69, 10,373.52 and 1,985.23 is: 2,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.69 : 10,373.52 = 1,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.69/10,373.52 = 1,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.69x = 10,373.52 × 1,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.69x = 20,593,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,861.53/6,916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.42

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